Choosing the Right Wax for Candle Making ​

Candle makers now have more wax options than ever before – which can make the selection process a challenge. Below we’ve outlined some of the waxes we offer and key features of each. We believe we carry a wax for every candle maker and candle style.

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Cargill vegetable-based wax products

 

Soybean oil in glass bowl with soybeans on wooden table.Top view.

Soy wax

A popular choice, soy wax is very versatile and easy to use, with a long, clean burn time and excellent scent throw.

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Coconut oil in a jar and coconut halves on the table on a white background

Coconut wax

Eco-friendly with a consistent, slow burn, coconut wax blends well with other waxes for a bright yet creamy finish.

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Pouring palm oil into glass bowl with fresh palm nuts on wooden table.

Palm wax

Known for its stability and smoothness, palm wax offers a high-quality yet cost-effective base for various melting ranges.

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a glass bottle with rapeseed oil next to them are rapeseed flowers on a wooden table

Rapeseed wax

Superb fragrance retention, scent throw and burn time are hallmarks of rapeseed wax.

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Choose the right Cargill wax

 

  Soy Coconut Palm Rapeseed
Candle Type

Tealights

Scented Containers

Tarts/Melts

Tealights

Scented Containers

Tarts/Melts

 

Tealights

Scented Containers

Church Lights

Tealights

Tarts/Melts

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Non-GMO*

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

Green Check Mark

*Non-GMO soy vegetable wax is only available in Europe.

 

 

 

 

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